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Lack of Trust in the Gay Community

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Trust takes a long time to build and only seconds to break. In this episode, we’re talking about how our trust issues impact our ability to connect with others. Specifically, we’ll be exploring questions such as: What do you think has led to trust issues in the gay community? How have trust issues impacted your relationships? How can we begin to heal trust issues amongst gay men? Join us to learn some practical tips on relating more authentically with others, especially if you’ve had a hard time trusting others in the gay community. Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Open and Closed Relationships (Vol. 2)

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As more people are choosing to explore non-monogamous relationships, the discussion about open and closed relationships can be divisive and unhelpful.  In today’s episode, we are having an open conversation about open and closed relationships that will enrich your understanding of the many different types of relationships out there and help you figure out what’s right for you. We will cover questions such as: What is the ideal relationship structure for you? How do you handle jealousy in your relationships? Which of your needs do you expect your primary partner to meet and which needs can be met outside the relationship? What tips will help someone decide which relationship structure works for them? Listen to this episode to get some fresh and insightful perspectives on this hot topic. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Take the Attachment Style Quiz! Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Emotional Health

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While emotional health falls under the overall umbrella of mental health, it deserves its own conversation because your emotions have a profound impact on how you show up in the world and your overall quality of life. This episode will answer questions such as: What does it mean to be emotionally healthy? How can you tell when your emotional health may be suffering? How do you handle challenging emotions? What are some simple things you can do to support your emotional health? By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with loads of useful tips and skills that will support your emotional health. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Toronto PRIDE EVENT Join the private Facebook community Take our “Building Better Relationships” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Mirroring In The Gay Community

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Your environment plays an important role in developing a strong identity and sense of self. Everything from the people you spend time with, where you get your news, and the social media accounts you follow will influence your sense of belonging in a community. In this episode, LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapist Justin Oberste joins host, Michael DiIorio to discuss mirroring: how we reflect back our lived experience with the world around us. Today’s episode will answer these questions: By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how developing a more conscious approach to your environmental influences can have a positive impact on your sense of self, relationships with others, and the greater community. For more info on today’s guest, Justin Oberste, visit his website or find him on instagram @justinoberste. Today’s host: Michael DiIorio Michael’s Instagram: @wellismo_coach Sexual Empowerment Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Building Better Relationships

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Relationships can be a minefield to navigate when you don’t have the right tools or language to help you. Whether it’s romantic or platonic ones, we all could use a little more guidance and support with it comes to creating more secure, healthy relationships. In this episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek into our exciting new course, Building Better Relationships, where we guide you on how to build better relationships in your life as well as deepen the one you have with yourself. Today we’re sharing our personal experiences with the course content and how it helped us improve our own relationships. Join us as we discuss… Which of the course modules we have experienced the most growth personally? Which lessons are we currently working on now in our own lives? What was our favourite lesson to teach? What are the biggest benefits for students going through the Building Better Relationships course? By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of what all relationships need in order to grow and deepen as well as our outline for the Building Better Relationships course. ► Want to go through the Building Better Relationships course LIVE with Michael and practice what you learn in a safe group of men also working through the course? Then Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community and sign up for the group cohort with Michael on the membership hub main page by May 4th!! ► SIGN UP HERE: www.GayMenGoingDeeper.com With membership, you’ll also get access to our Healing Your Shame course, monthly group Zoom’s, our private members-only Facebook group as well as 35+ coaching videos ready and waiting for you to dive in! Or, take our “Building Better Relationships” course at your own pace with our self-study option here: “Building Better Relationships” course (self-study) – Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Support the show on Patreon -—

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Secure Relationships

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Relationships have a natural rhythm between feeling connected to your partner, and other times feeling disconnected from them. Each end of the spectrum can trigger different fears: the fear of being too close and/or the fear of abandonment. Understanding attachment styles helps you see how these fears show up in your relationships. In this episode, we’re exploring our attachment styles and sharing ways we can find a greater sense of security in the naturals ebbs and flows of connection in relationships. We’re answering questions such as: What attachment style(s) do you most relate to and why? What has prevented you from having secure relationships in the past? What does a secure relationship look like for you? What inner work have you done to have a more secure relationship style? Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Love, Intimacy & Connection: Vol. 2

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In this juicy and personal episode, Michael is letting you take a behind-the-scenes peek into his relationship with his partner, Star. While vacationing in Mexico, they are opening up about the lessons learned after one year together. Specifically, they’re talking about relationship dynamics including conflict, intimacy, and communication.  They’ll be answering questions such as: This intimate and honest conversation between partners is full of tips and advice for couples and singles alike.  Referenced in today’s show- Episode 20: Love, Intimacy, & Connection (behind the scenes of a modern gay relationship) Contact Info Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community

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Dating Apps

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Dating apps are one of the most common ways we connect with other gay men. Yet many people struggle to make the connections they seek, and many more give up altogether… at least for a little while. In this episode, we’re sharing many years of combined experience with using dating apps, specifically: What are some best practices and a rule of thumb when using dating apps? How can someone find success using dating apps? What’s the biggest mistake people make on dating apps? What’s the # 1 thing people don’t include on their profiles that they should include? Whether you love them or hate them, by the end of this episode you’ll have some fresh perspectives and ideas to use next time you reach for the app. Watch this ep on YouTube – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Take the “Healing Your Shame” course Instagram GayMenGoingDeeper.com Patreon -— Join the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership coaching community!

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Talking Relationships with Jordan Bach

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Click here to find out more and to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership! About Today’s Show Relationships! Always such a hot topic in the gay community (and in all communities really). In today’s episode, Calan Breckon invites guest speaker, writer and Life Coach Jordan Bach back for a chat about gays and relationships. Covering things like resentment after a rejection, conscious uncoupling, clearness is kindness, confidently asking someone out and what “pretty privilege” is and how it affects us are just a few of the topics that came up in today’s chat. Jordan’s Instagram thebachbook.com Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com

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Romantic Relationships

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Click here to find out more and to get on the Waitlist for the Gay Men Going Deeper Membership! About Today’s Show Romantic relationships give us a perfect opportunity to learn more about ourselves and how we relate with others. In this episode, we’re sharing our perspectives and lessons learned in love, dating & relationships. Watch this ep on YouTube — – Connect with us – Join the private Facebook community Instagram | YouTube | Twitter GayMenGoingDeeper.com — Sign up and get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox!

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